Bartow's Walter Clayton Jr. heading to the NBA
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FOX 13's Mark Skol Jr. shares the success story of Walter Clayton Jr. who started at Bartow High School and took the Florida Gators to a National Championship.

Mother claims children suffered ‘religious brainwashing’ as Amber Alert issued

Idaho officials have issued an Amber Alert for two missing teens who may be heading to Utah over their "religious beliefs," according to authorities and local reports.

'Liver King' arrested in Austin after allegedly threatening Joe Rogan

Social media influencer Brian Johnson, who is better known as "Liver King" online, was arrested in Austin on Tuesday after posting threatening messages directed towards podcaster Joe Rogan.

Teens get future job experience at Pinellas County Welding Camp
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As teens learn trade skills at a new Pinellas County Schools Welding Camp, they are also learning about future job opportunities.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release conditions set; ICE likely to detain him

Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in federal court Wednesday, where U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ruled he could be released from criminal custody while awaiting trial on human smuggling charges—but only if immigration officials don’t detain him first. 

D-backs' Ketel Marte brought to tears after fan yelled something about his late mother

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was seen in tears during Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox after a fan yelled a derogatory comment about Marte's late mother.

Diddy Trial: Prosecutors drop kidnapping, arson, and certain sex trafficking charges

Prosecutors have pulled back on some key testimony during the Diddy trial, specifically kidnapping, attempted arson, and aiding and abetting sex trafficking, according to sources.

Gov. DeSantis signs bills in Tampa
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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1620 and Senate Bill 168 into law, focusing on services for mental health and substance abuse. The bill signings took place at a news conference in Tampa.

HCSO Dive Team helps pull forklift from water
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The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office released bodycam video showing the effort to save a forklift that sank in 40 feet of water at Port Tampa Bay on Tuesday, June 24.

Axiom Mission 4 launches from Florida to ISS
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The crew of Axiom Mission 4 is on its way to the International Space Station after launching from Florida?s Space Coast early Wednesday. FOX 13?s Mariah Harrison reports.

NYC mayoral primary: Here’s what’s next for Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani leads after a major upset over Cuomo in NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary. Final ranked-choice results come July 1. Here’s what’s next.

Battle over new immigration detention center
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Gov. Ron DeSantis has activated emergency powers to take control of an abandoned South Florida airport, transforming the space into a 5,000-seat immigration detention center. FOX 13?s Matthew McClellan reports.

Florida man survives nearly 2 weeks lost in Himalayas

A Florida family is celebrating a miraculous reunion after their son was found alive in India following a harrowing nine-day ordeal lost in the Himalayas.

Redesigning the Old Manhattan Casino
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The City of St. Petersburg plans on breathing new life into a historic venue. The Old Manhattan Casino is slated to get a $5 million redesign to make it a community event. Genevieve Curtis reports.

Child recovery operation: What happens next?
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Sixty missing Tampa Bay area kids were located during a two week operation by the U.S. Marshals. Officials said this was the largest child recovery mission in U.S. history with the goal of finding the most at-risk kids. Genevieve Curtis reports.

UTampa grad returns home from Israel
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Americans who are overseas in the middle east continue to fight to come home. One woman who just graduated from The University of Tampa was one of those who got on a flight and landed in Tampa Tuesday morning.

Suspect steals e-bike at Bradenton Family Dollar
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VIDEO: A suspect stole an e-bike that was sitting outside a Bradenton Family Dollar, police say.